At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with complex care needs in a nurturing classroom environment.
- Company: Join Chester's leading education supply agency, Hirecracker Education.
- Benefits: Earn £110+ per day, paid weekly, with flexible full-time options.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team and opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs.
- Qualifications: Experience with SLD, PMLD, autism, or similar fields is essential.
SEN Teaching Assistant – Special Educational Needs School – Chester
Salary: £110 + per day, paid weekly
Contract: Full-time and flexible options
Hirecracker Education are working with a Special Educational Needs School in Chester supporting children with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), autism, and complex care needs. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join the team, providing personalised support to pupils to help them access learning, develop independence, and thrive in a safe and structured environment.
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting pupils with SLD, PMLD, autism, and complex care needs in the classroom, tailoring approaches to individual sensory, communication, and learning requirements.
- Supporting pupils’ social, emotional, behavioural, and health needs using positive reinforcement and consistent strategies.
- Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive peer interactions through tailored support.
- Helping maintain a calm, safe, and structured classroom environment that promotes focus, engagement, and inclusion.
Requirements:
- Experience supporting children with SLD, PMLD, autism, or complex care needs in school, care, mental health, social care, therapeutic, community settings or other relevant fields.
- Understanding of personalised learning approaches and complex care requirements.
- Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
- Patience, empathy, and resilience when supporting children with complex needs.
- Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to adapt approaches to individual pupils.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
How to Apply: If you’re passionate about this position, please either apply by clicking online, emailing me directly or calling Laura on 01244 739 321. laura.roberts@hirecracker.co.uk
